The Hot Spot Destination This Summer : Sicily, Italy

Sicily is one of Italy’s most historically cosmopolitan regions. This enchanting island , the largest of the Mediterranean is full of art, history, breathtaking views and exquisite cuisine.

A luxury holiday to Sicily is an excellent choice for delving into a far-reaching history, discovering dramatically-perched cliff top villages amongst citrus-fruit studded groves and basking on seemingly endless stretches of beautiful beaches.

Why you'll love it here...

Each coast is quite distinct, from the rugged and mountainous north to the sandy shores of the south, so we recommend exploring a little of each during your stay. Of course, enjoying the al fresco life in some of the Mediterranean’s finest weather as you dine on superlative cuisine and sip fine wines produced in the shadow of the majestic Mount Etna, is almost compulsory.

Whether your travelling as a couple, family or with friends this island has something for everyone.

When we help our clients explore Sicily, our aim is to ensure access to the most private and exclusive side of this complex and fascinating island. We try to achieve a mix between the island’s ‘dark politics’, extraordinarily eclectic cultural mix, natural beauty, sea, food and wine, and its wonderfully elegant and grand private houses, gardens, palaces and treasures.

Our top hotel suggestions …

San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel

Location overview …

One of the most magical cities in the world, Palermo, after years under the thumb of the Mafia, is finally re-emerging as one of Europe’s great capitals. Palermo’s centro storico is noisy, chaotic and life-enhancing, bursting with crumbling palazzos, churches and piazzas that are a joy to explore. Palermo perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Sicily: unpretentious, gritty, and a natural beauty.

Elsewhere, the volcanic Aeolian Islands located just off the northern coast boast tiny isolated beaches accessible only by boat and active volcanoes that light up the night sky with showers of diamond-like embers comparable to the jewels that drip off the glamorous Milanese fashion crowd and Sicilian aristocrats who flock there in August.

Each island has a fiercely unique character, from the laidback charm of Salina, the fashionable jet set playground of Panarea.

Taormina is the most beautiful hill town in Sicily, perched high above the sea. If you doubt the Greek genius for siting a building in the landscape, go and enjoy the view from the Greek Theatre towards Etna. Despite the number of tourists, Taormina still possesses great charm.